Blaxland High School vs Warrimoo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland High School
Blaxland · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 1065
Warrimoo Public School
Warrimoo · Government primary · K-6
146 students · ICSEA 1052
| Measure | Blaxland High School Blaxland NSW | Warrimoo Public School Warrimoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 539 | #611 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #374 of 1,472 | #1864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 998 | 146 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 516 | 74 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1052 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 9.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Warrimoo 2774 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrimoo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blaxland High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.2 vs 60.8).
- •Blaxland High School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1052), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blaxland High School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.2).
- •Blaxland High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 146.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaxland High School better than Warrimoo Public School?
On the Success Index, Blaxland High School ranks higher (66.2 vs 60.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaxland High School and Warrimoo Public School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Warrimoo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrimoo Public School has 15.2.
How do Blaxland High School and Warrimoo Public School rank in NSW?
Blaxland High School is 152nd of 539 and Warrimoo Public School is 611th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.